I am 17 year old boy I am suffering from depression for all 5 month I have taken prodep 10 mg for 2 month by taking medicine I gain 3 kg in 1 month after quiting the medication suddenly I again suffered from depression and loss 5 kg in last 3 months what should I do? Tell me one thing doctor please which vitamins and minerals deficiency causes depression.

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Ms. M Sri Vidhya VenkatesanPsychologist19yrs exp

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Hi Lybrate-User, Since you are just 17 and the depression you are suffering from is just the first one in your life time till now I believe medicine is not necessary and you can opt for counseling and psychotherapy without medication from a professional psychologist at your locality to overcome the depression irrespective of any kind of depression, so that you do not face any physical impact on your body since the treatment is completely mind related. No worries. Definitely you can overcome and lead a peaceful life and this is not a serious psychological disorder of any kind. Take care and approach a professional psychologist as early as possible either at your locality or online.

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Dr. Ankita MishraPsychiatrist13yrs exp

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Depression is a medical condition which is caused by certain neurobiological changes in the brain and dysregulation of certain chemicals in the brain like serotonin. It is not caused by vitamin and mineral deficiency primarily although vitamin b12, folic avoid and vitamin d deficiency and thyroid abnormality cam act as a contributory factor. Please see a psychiatrist and take treatment for depression wifi consists of medication and psychological therapy. Thanks.

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Ms. Naumita RishiPsychologist24yrs exp

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I would suggest you to go for psychotherapy. Cognitive behaviour therapy is one of the best therapies to treat depression. In this therapy therapist helps you to challenge your negative thoughts, handle your feelings and emotions and get you in action. Depression is treatable. Sometimes psychotherapy alone and some time with medication can treat depression. It depends on the intensity of your issue. Minerals and vitamins are necessary for good health. Get your assessment done and consult your psychiatrist or nutritionist for guidance.

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